Dolly Parton was 'so shocked' to hear her close friend and country music peer Naomi Judd had passed away.The Jolene hitmaker has paid a touching tribute to the late singer, who was the same age as Dolly, 76, when she passed away following a battle with her mental health last week.Dolly says she and Naomi were 'very similar' and loved the same things, while the late star and her daughters, Ashley and Wynonna, have been like sisters to her.The blonde beauty also said she 'will always love' Naomi.
Sad times:Dolly Parton was 'so shocked' to hear her close friend and country music peer Naomi Judd had passed away. Seen in March Sad goodbye:The Jolene hitmaker has paid a touching tribute to the late singer, who was the same age as Dolly, 76, when she passed away following a battle with her mental health last week.
Seen on April 11 in Nashville A loss for all: In a statement on her Instagram page, the music legend began: 'I am so shocked to hear about Naomi's passing.
Naomi and I were close'In a statement on her Instagram page, the music legend began: 'I am so shocked to hear about Naomi's passing.' She added, 'Naomi and I were close.' They go back to the 1970s.Parton then said: 'We were very similar.
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